Day 4 Amman, Jordan

Ruins and Camel Rides

Today we traveled across the border from Israel to Amman, Jordan.  Here we spent some time viewing the ancient ruins.  Most of these buildings were destroyed during a massive earthquake in 749 A.D. but some of the massive pillars are still standing today.  In this photo you can see the higher pillars in the background and in front of Michelle you can see the massive hand from a statue of Hercules that used to adorn the temple.

Modern Jordanians erected a shorter set so that people could get a close up look at the detailed work.  Pastor Dressler thought he would try his Samson impersonation.  Somehow the building still stands.

We also spent time at the ancient stadium where concerts and drama where held thousands of years ago and are still held today.  This structure seats 4000 people.  To get an idea of the size, look at the tiny people on the very top seats that Zaid, our tour guide is pointing to.

On our way to Amman we passed the marker for “sea level.”  There was a camel there to greet us and some of the members, like Rhianne, were brave enough to sit on him.  One very brave soul, Donna G, even when for a ride (after we bribed the owner to take her for a ride).  -Video of this will be posted later.

Tomorrow we travel to some of the ancient cities of Jordan.